The Sullivan Trophy was first awarded in 1975-76. A former
player with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, Joseph A.
Sullivan was the goaltender for the University of Toronto
“Grads”, which won the gold medal for Canada at the
1928 Olympic Winter Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland. The trophy
was formerly presented for Canadian University Hockey competition,
but was rededicated in 1976. The recipient is selected by a
committee of coaches representing the CIS three regional
associations.

Inaugurated by Cooper Canada, Limited in 1985-86, the award is
presented to the most outstanding first-year player in the CIS who
has exhibited exemplary skill and leadership. The award is named in
honor of the winningest coach in CIS men’s hockey history,
who guided the University of Alberta to six University Cup
championships and 17 Canada West conference championships during
his 28 seasons behind the Golden Bears bench. The recipient is
selected by a committee of the CIS Men’s Hockey Coaches
Association.

Inaugurated by Cooper Canada, Limited in 1985-86, the trophy is
named in honor of Robert W. Pugh, a long-time executive with the
CIS. The selection is made by a committee of the CIS Men’s
Hockey Coaches Association.

Inaugurated in 1990-91, the award, donated by Spectrum Registered
Education Savings Plans, honors the player who best combines
outstanding hockey ability, academic achievement and community
involvement. The award is named in honor of Dr. Randy Gregg, who
captained the University of Alberta Golden Bears to two University
Cup championships and was the Sullivan Trophy winner as the CIS
player of the year in 1978-79. Gregg went on to win five Stanley
Cups as a member of the Edmonton Oilers and was the captain of the
1980 and 1988 Canadian Olympic Teams.